Press Release
Gear Up for Handcrafted Brilliance:
IndieMe Marketplace Announces 13th Virtual Expo January 21 - 27, 2026
A week-long, handcrafted wholesale online trade show featuring show specials, buyer giveaways, and seamless ordering.
Cleveland, OH - December 16, 2025
IndieMe Marketplace, the leading online wholesale platform focused exclusively on handcrafted, Made in the USA/Canada product lines, announced its 13th IndieMe Marketplace Virtual Expo, taking place January 21–27, 2026.
Created to resemble the momentum of a traditional trade show, the Virtual Expo invites qualified retail buyers to discover new lines, shop limited-time specials, and order directly from participating makers through IndieMe’s integrated platform.
A virtual trade show experience, built for how retailers source now
Since launching the Virtual Expo concept in 2020, IndieMe has hosted twelve week-long wholesale virtual trade shows from 2020 through 2025, providing a consistent destination for retailers seeking handcrafted product lines year-round.
It’s a trade show experience built for real retail life. Buyers can shop the Virtual Expo from their store or home, saving money on travel and hotels and avoiding time out of the shop, and that breathing room often lets them order deeper, bringing in more of what their customers already love and discovering a few new lines along the way.
“Now, as the industry navigates ongoing shifts, our Virtual Expo remains a place where artists and retailers can come together, support one another, and continue to thrive,” said Jacqueline Adamany, owner of IndieMe Marketplace.
What buyers can expect during Expo Week
- Show specials set by artists: examples range from free shipping to percentage-off promotions, and more
- Buyer Giveaways: buyers become eligible when they place an order; IndieMe has hosted up to five giveaways per day during the show
- Streamlined sourcing: buyers “walk the Virtual Expo” and shop only attending Expo artists, while continuing to use familiar IndieMe features like wish lists, carts, and ordering
- Improved connection tools: including Virtual Chat and buyer-to-artist contact feature
Registration is free for qualified retail buyers
Retailers can register at no cost and be ready to shop when the Virtual Expo doors open in January.
Don't miss out
Save the Date: January 21 - 27, 2026
Buyers Register for FREE right here
Learn More here
About IndieMe Marketplace
IndieMe Marketplace is the premier online marketplace for retailers to source over 250,000 products from juried American and Canadian designers. These products include jewelry, gifts, fashion accessories, home decor, garden accessories, wellness, and more in various price points and styles. Enrollment is free for retailers. IndieMe does not charge commissions for any sales. Instead, the artist pays a low monthly web fee. This allows the artist to be in full control of their store and their payments.
IndieMe offers many marketing opportunities, including its award-winning printed Buyer's Guide catalogs, Digital Gift Guides targeting niche markets, and special events held throughout the year. For more information, visit IndieMe or call 888.427.2381.
Contact: Jessica Adamany
Development Manager
888.427.2381 ext. 123
jessica@indieme.com